Polity is an ‘umbrella’ term used to refer to the roles and institutions of a society that directly shape the way the society is governed. There is debate about what institutions should be included in a description of the polity. Polity involves state institutions of government, the political parties, interest and advocacy groups. Polity will also include the media and other institutions directly affecting political values, opinions and behavior. According to Aristotle, polity can be viewed as a fifth type of regime in addition to monarchy, oligarchy, democracy, and aristocracy.
Ecclesiastical polity is the operational and governance structure of a religious denomination, including the ministerial structure and the authority relationships. Churches having episcopal polity are governed by bishops, who have authority over dioceses. Presbyterian polity is the gonvernance of Presbyterian churches. Congregationalist polity dispenses with elders or bishops as a requirement of church structure.
The British Polity by Philip Norton - The British Polity is a remarkably lucid, accessible, and thoroughly updated revision of Philip Norton's highly-praised book on the institutions and processes, continuity and change of British politics.
Macro Polity by Robert S. Erikson, Michael B. Mackuen, The Macro Polity is an impressive work that will be controversial and influential. Recommended for upper-division undergraduates and above. Their extensive work accomplishes so much by shifting the perspective of political scientists. The Macro Polity will affect the research agenda of many scholars for years to come.
Perspectives on Politics
Book Description: The Macro Polity provides the first comprehensive model of
American politics at the system level. Ecclesiastical polity, the operational
and governance structure of a religious denomination, including the ministerial
structure and the authority relationships. Episcopal polity, governed by
bishops, who have authority over dioceses. Presbyterian polity is the
gonvernance of Presbyterian churches. Congregationalist polity dispenses with
elders or bishops as a requirement of church structure.
Polity - Journal Information
Since its inception in 1968, Polity has established and maintained a distinct identity as
a journal open to a variety of theoretically and historically informed approaches to the
study of politics. While other political science journals have become increasingly
specialized or associated with a particular trend within the discipline, Polity has
steadfastly remained ecumenical in its approach, opening its pages to authors and articles
whose styles are accessible and whose subjects are of interest to broadly educated
readers.
About Polity Politics
Polity is one of the world's leading publishers in politics, political theory and
international relations. We publish many of the key scholars in the field and our list has
earned a reputation for innovative, cutting-edge publications.
Popular Democracy and the European Union Polity
Abstract: Although we still celebrate the late twentieth-century ‘victory of
democracy’, our understanding of what democracy entails in both theory and practice
is increasingly subject to a variety of qualifying definitions, many of which now seem to
devalue the role of elections and electoral accountability.
Evolution of Social Polity of Ancient India
From Manu to Kautilya" Vol I & II, Year - 1990, Nagpur University, India
Polity, Biblical Arguments on How to Conduct Church Life by Mark E. Dever.
The Human Polity
by Kay Lawson - As in previous editions, the coverage . . . is
unsurpassed in the peer literature. . . I found myself learning much from the authors
treatment. . .The author takes obvious pride in her book and documents it extremely well.
I also like the interweaving of academic literature with popular accounts.
This brief version of The Human Polity offers the same personal, engaging introduction to
political science in a shorter format ideal for professors interested in
incorporating outside readings into their course.
Presbyterian Polity for Church Officers by Joan S. Gray, Joyce C. Tucker.